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Scientists at the University of Liège have identified key genetic regulators that allow macrophages to fully mature and help maintain organ health. This regulator, called MafB, acts as a “molecular switch” that turns specific genes on or off at precise moments within specific cells. By regulating this gene activity, MafB enables macrophages to develop into effective defenders that support the normal functioning of organs throughout the body. In the absence of MafB, these cells become impaired and cannot properly fulfill their protective responsibilities. Macrophages are important immune cells found in almost all tissues. Often referred to as the body’s “cleaning…

The city of Dayton expects to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to remove PFAS from drinking water.The city recently filed a new lawsuit accusing Wright-Patterson Air Force Base of being responsible for the costs.Cities across America are grappling with what to do about PFAS contamination. These “forever chemicals” are notoriously difficult to remove, and the high cost of compliance has sparked legal battles across the country over who is responsible for cleaning them up.The lawsuit filed by the city of Dayton is the latest in a five-year legal dispute between the Department of Defense and Wright-Patt over PFAS. Dayton:…

Tighter regulations and an influx of federal funding in recent years have enabled communities across the country to begin efforts to clean up lead contamination in their soil, drinking water, and older homes. But Congress and the Trump administration have partially rolled back those rules and resources, potentially making it more difficult for cash-strapped cities and towns to undertake sweeping lead remediation programs. The same is true for New Orleans, where a Vérité News investigation found elevated lead levels in about half of the city’s on-site playgrounds and detectable levels of the toxic metal in most homes whose drinking water…

Samantha Smith of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, went into the operating room for an emergency removal of an ectopic pregnancy. “I’m glad I didn’t die,” she said, but was shocked to learn that her insurance company had been charged about $100,000 for outpatient surgery. Jamie Estrada of Albuquerque, New Mexico, received two lidocaine injections into the upper spine to test whether permanent nerve ablation could treat chronic neck pain. His pain disappeared — until the anesthetic wore off about six hours later. The truth is that his insurance company was being billed $28,000 for each 10-minute procedure. Mark McCarrick of Longmont, Colorado,…

Acadia Pharmaceuticals has not been silent about the recent rejection from the European Medicines Agency and has vowed to seek a review of the regulatory body’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)’s decision to limit the scope of its Rett syndrome treatment Dayview. The CHMP’s negative decision on February 26 blows a hole in Acadia’s pivotal Lavender trial, which compared Dayview (trofinetide) to a placebo in 187 women with Rett syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder. Now, after considering the CHMP’s refusal, Acadia has vowed to request a reconsideration of the opinion, claiming in a March 2 release that…

Recent research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences provides evidence that racial and ethnic differences in certain behaviors are as large as the widely known differences between men and women. This research suggests that generalizations about human behavior are often flawed because they rely on samples comprised primarily of Caucasians. As a result, broad assumptions about how gender affects competitiveness and risk tolerance hold true for all demographic groups. Behavioral scientists frequently face criticism for relying on research participants who represent a very narrow segment of human experience. Historically, researchers have recruited large numbers of people from…

In a fast moving field of a 2D material, even small rotational misalignments between layers can dramatically change the behavior of the material. Scientists have previously discovered that when thin crystals of atoms are stacked with small angular mismatches, their electronic properties can change. This approach, known as Moiré engineering, has become an important strategy for designing new forms of quantum materials. Researchers are currently natural nanotechnology Under these conditions, magnetism can also behave in surprising ways. In twisted antiferromagnetic layers, the magnetic spin pattern is not confined to small repeating Moiré unit cells. Instead, they can spread into much…

At the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in January, Esperion Therapeutics CEO Sheldon Koenig announced a vision for the cardiovascular-focused commercial company to have “multiple blockbuster products on the market” by 2040. The company took a step toward achieving its growth goals Tuesday by acquiring Corstasis Therapeutics and the FDA-approved nasal spray Enbumyst. Last September, U.S. regulators approved Enbumyst, a loop diuretic that reduces edema associated with congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and liver disease. Esperion will pay Corstasis shareholders $75 million upfront and up to $180 million in potential milestone payments. Michigan-based Esperion also agreed to pay Colstasis shareholders royalties…

Polyamines are naturally occurring molecules that are present in all living cells. They play important roles in fundamental biological functions such as cell growth and differentiation. In recent years, scientists have focused on these compounds, particularly spermidine, for their potential to support healthy aging. Often referred to as “Jello protectors,” they have been shown to stimulate autophagy, a cellular recycling process that removes damaged components. This advantage relies heavily on a protein called eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A (eIF5A1). At the same time, researchers have repeatedly observed high levels of polyamines in many types of cancer, and polyamines are associated…

DC Water CEO David Gaddis speaks about the Potomac Interceptor sewage spill during a public meeting at the utility’s headquarters on February 25, 2026. jeremy cox Cleaning up a massive sewage spill near the District of Columbia will need to be far more extensive than what the owners of the burst pipes have proposed, environmental groups say.So far, DC Water, the utility company that owns and operates the sewer, has vowed to focus its efforts in the immediate vicinity of the spill site and dozens of yards offshore on the Potomac River. Some advocacy groups are calling for more action.…